Illinois Notary Fees
The maximum fee that may be charged by a notary for a notarial act is $1.
A notary is not required to charge for services.
Become an Illinois Notary PublicRequirements
You must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident and be at least eighteen years old.
Notaries are appointed to a four year term. The applicant must be a resident of Illinois for at
least thirty days. You must be able to read and write in English. You must not have been convicted
of a felony and must not have had your notary commission revoked in the last ten years. The applicant
must complete an Illinois notary application and get a $5000 notary bond. If the applicant is approved,
the commission will be mailed to their county clerk's office. Please contact the Illinois notary
division to get an Illinois notary handbook. There is a $10.00 state filing fee. A notary journal is
recommended but not required. An Illinois notary public must use an inked stamp to conduct
notarizations.
Contact information:
Office of Secretary of State
Index Department, Notary Division
111 East Monroe St.
Springfield, IL 62756
1-217-782-7017
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